What happened: Florida beat Seattle 8-3. Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett each scored three consecutive goals. The league confirmed it as three straight games with a natural hat trick.

Why it matters: No NHL team had produced a natural hat trick in three consecutive games before. The feat gives Florida Panthers the sole hold on the streak. Two different players completing the third instance in one night underscores the offensive run.

What to watch: Florida will try to extend the hat-trick streak to four games. Its next opponent gets a defense tested by back-to-back explosive outings.